Other Services
Other Services

Folklore Lectures

Africa is a vast and often misunderstood continent with over fifty independent nations, more than 1,000 languages, and even more ethnic groups than languages. These lectures are designed to acquaint participants with the basic forms of African folklore of the West African region, and  how these traditions influence the larger cultural matrix which produces them. An attempt is made in this class to give the participant both an intellectual and an experiential understanding of the traditions of the continent. Rakaba offers a mixture of lectures, class discussions, and an introduction to the people and their traditions.

 Interactive Performances (for K - 12 students

The folkloric lectures will include:

  • In depth Lectures
  • Class Discussions
  • Media

  • Customizable classes can also be offered to individuals with a specific focus in mind or special needs.

  • Festival - Rakaba Ballet presents a 60 minute festival presentation
  • Concert - Rakaba Ballet presents a 90 minute concert comprised of music and dance from the people of West Africa.
  •  Performances/ Lecture - (K-12 students)  45 minutes with up to three programs back-to-back.
  • Drum Workshop - West African drumming instruction for schools and the community (1-2 hours for 12 weeks)
  • Dance Workshop - West African dance workshop for schools/communities (1-2 hours for 12 weeks)
  • Storytelling/Speaker - African arts, culture and history (1-2 hours)

 

 

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Wedding Consultation

For more information on allowing Rakaba to serve as your full service wedding planner contact Fanta Turay:
(O) (770) 875-5806
(C) (678) 887-6451

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African Cultural Exchange Program

The Junior performing group and dance class participants will have the opportunity to converse with children from Africa as a part of their cultural enrichment program. Ultimately, the members of RAKABA will have the opportunity to travel back to Africa as a part of a 4 part series of the customs and lifestyles of the African people. Rakaba has initiated this program in Ghana and has plans to expand this program in Sierra Leone, Guinea, Senegal and Mali.

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